"Spirits of Barton Springs" Copyright © 1998 K.Holland
watercolor, 48x36"

For more than 10,000 years the area known as Barton Springs has played a central role in the lives of thousand of native peoples. The springs were held sacred by various native tribes in Central Texas, including the Comanche, Lipan, Apache, Tonkawa and Jumano Indians. Swimmers encounter an abundant variety of wildlife, including sunfish, Barton Springs salamander, bass, darters and catfish.To learn more about Barton Springs visit the S.O.S. Alliance website.

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